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St Mary's Church of England High School (VA)

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St Mary's Church of England High School (VA)

Lieutenant Ellis Way, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, EN7 5FB

Academy converter
Church of England
Pupils
982
Ages
11-19
FSM
30.9%
Attainment 8
44.9
Ofsted
Good
Oct 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
44.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
17.3%
Basics 9-5
39.5%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
50.5%
EBacc APS
3.99
EBacc 9-5
18.9%
EBacc 9-4
28.9%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
25.32
A*-A Grades
6.8%
A*-B Grades
28.1%
AAB+ %
3.0%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 88 students entered

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About St Mary's Church of England High School (VA)

St Mary's Church of England High School (VA) is a secondary school in Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.9. The school has around 982 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Lieutenant Ellis Way, Waltham Cross, EN7 5FB | More schools in Hertfordshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Mary's Church of England High School (VA), including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Oct 2023 — Good
  2. Sept 2019 — Requires improvement
  3. Dec 2014 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about St Mary's Church of England High School (VA)

What is St Mary's Church of England High School (VA)'s Ofsted rating?
St Mary's Church of England High School (VA) received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are St Mary's Church of England High School (VA)'s latest exam results?
St Mary's Church of England High School (VA): GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is St Mary's Church of England High School (VA) located?
St Mary's Church of England High School (VA) is a secondary school in Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire (EN7 5FB).
How many pupils attend St Mary's Church of England High School (VA)?
St Mary's Church of England High School (VA) has around 982 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare St Mary's Church of England High School (VA) with other schools?
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